Lauren Verno
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Tampa, FL, United States
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Officer escapes injury after being dragged by suspect vehicle
A Winter Haven police officer escaped serious injury late Wednesday when he was dragged by a vehicle trying to leave the scene. → Read More
Gov. Scott signs bill supporting statewide fight against opioid abuse
The bill establishes a three-day limit on prescribed opioids for acute pain and establishes a statewide database for patients treated with opioids. → Read More
King Middle School teacher named Manatee County's Educator of the Year
After a couple of hours in Anderson's classroom, it's easy to see why she was named Teacher of the Year. → Read More
Parents fear for kids after Stoneman shooting, consider homeschooling
The potential threat of another mass shooting has become too real for too many. → Read More
Father recalls harrowing ordeal after canoe capsizes with 5 aboard
Steven Brubacher stood side by side with his 6-year-old son, saying he feels blessed to be alive after a close call over the weekend. → Read More
Plaque stolen from Katarina Dickinson's memorial site along University Parkway
FHP ruled Katarina was at fault for her accident but her parents believe there might be more to the story. → Read More
On 15th birthday, Jabez Spann still missing
Every day Sarasota teen Jabez Spann is missing, his family has to work a little harder to keep their heads up. → Read More
South Florida Museum welcomes new manatee
Laguna is the first new manatee at the museum since the death of Snooty earlier in 2017. → Read More
Bradenton women finish latest road trip to honor friend with cancer
A group of Bradenton woman is back at it again on a journey around the country. → Read More
Manatee couple sailing in the Caribbean survived both Irma and Maria
Ariana Czaia and Christian Hightower were sailing around the Caribbean on an 11-month adventure when their trip took a frightening turn. → Read More
Irma leaves behind priceless family treasure in Manatee County
Hurricane Irma brought more than downed trees to a Leesburg neighborhood. It reunited a family with a treasured item. → Read More
Evacuee space limited in Manatee County during major storms
Manatee County currently has 25 schools designated as shelters. → Read More
New details in death of 13-year-old Janessa Shannon
Janessa's father, Nashon Shannon, was arrested and charged this week in her death. → Read More
Manatee, Pinellas counties have some of Florida's most dangerous roads
The survey, done by Stein Law in Miami, said a two-mile stretch of Cortez Road in Manatee County is one of the most dangerous roads in the state. → Read More
Officer involved shooting in Palmetto: Suspect dead, no officers injured
According to Police Chief Scott Tyler, a suspect was shot and killed and there were no officers injured. → Read More
IRMA: Manatee dairy farm losing thousands of gallons of milk each day
At a Manatee County dairy farm, the toll from Irma is causing about $30,000 to go down the drain each day. → Read More
IRMA: Milk going to waste at Dakin Dairy Farms as stores remain without power
Most of the milk produced at this farm is transported to South Florida but with power out stores aren’t taking the supply. → Read More
Group protests lack of charges in shark dragging video case
Protesters stood outside the Manatee County Courthouse Monday morning with signs. → Read More
Bradenton family burglarized before first day of school; community rallies to help
A community is rallying to make sure five kids are able to go back to school. → Read More
From old to new: A Manatee middle school continues to progress
Lincoln High was one of the first segregated schools in Manatee County to close its doors for integration. → Read More